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Women's Clothing
Clothing and Accessories ➔ Cocktail Dress
Identifier:
1985.6.4Description:
This navy blue cocktail dress is made of ribbed silk or grosgrain. It has a deep plunge neckline and short cap sleeves. The front of the dress has a black ribbed silk bow. The short skirt is pleated at the waist and has a crinoline underskirt to add volume. Features that are indicative of the early 1960s styling are the narrow waist, the short cap sleeves, and the full skirt.This cocktail dress was purchased from the Christian Dior Boutique in Paris by Anita M. Gilleo on March 7th, 1961. Christian Dior was one of the most influential designers of the 20th century. This dress is accompanied by a bill of sale from the Christian Dior Boutique, which has been photographed and included with this record.
Date:
1961Materials:
Ribbed Silk, GrosgrainCurrent Location Status:
On ExhibitCollection Tier:
Tier 2Source:
Gift Of Anita M. GilleoExhibit/Program:
Fashion + Nature (April 2022)Fashion + Nature examines the relationships between the natural world and the fashion industry. Clothing has long been produced with natural materials and inspired by the beauty and diversity of the natural world, but the fashion industry has had a largely negative impact on the environment. This exhibit showcases a wide variety of captivating scientific specimens and fascinating garments, to illustrate their relationship to each other and their interconnected histories. Fashion + Nature aims to inspire and educate visitors, encouraging us to become better consumers and reduce the harmful impacts of the fashion industry.
Related Entities:
Anita M. Gilleo (donor) Christian Dior (creator)Alternate names: Dior, The House of Dior
The House of Dior was founded in 1946 by the famous designer, Christian Dior. Dior was the creator of the "New Look" style that was widely popular in the 1950's. The style continued to thrive throughout the decade, coming out with a new silhouette each season.
Christian Dior continues to be a very prestigious line of haute couture and has lines in fashion, perfumes, and cosmetics. Headquarters are located in Paris, France and, as of 2017, there are 210 locations.
